AMEOS update – strike suspended and negotiations started

Ameos strike Germany

(13 February 2020)  Management and Ver.di have started a process of negotiations to come to a collective agreement. This follows a strike to the finish started by the workers in this private health company. It was accompanied by a campaign that saw close to 6500 messages being sent to management. EPSU and others made clear that dismissing workers violates German and European standards. The strike is suspended during which negotiations take place. Negotiations is the best way forward to ensure the interests of the workers and patient safety are taken into account.

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